Colonia del Sacramento, located 177 kilometers from the Uruguayan capital, is recognized worldwide for its historical charm and colonial architecture. Its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. There, Portuguese and Spanish urban and architectural styles merge, testimony to the constant confrontations between these powerful empires during the colonial era since its founding in 1680. The city offers a wide range of quality hotels, ranging from international hotels to typical inns housed in old colonial houses. It also has a variety of lively and quaint restaurants. Museums, theater, arts and crafts complete the options for visitors.
One of the best ways to get to know the city is through a tour with an electric car. This allows visitors to explore the main points of interest and enjoy the beautiful coastal landscapes. During the tour, tourists can enter through the Portón de Campo, walk the Street of Sighs, explore the bastions that surround the citadel, visit the Plaza Mayor, the Basilica and enjoy a panoramic view of the Neighborhood from the Lighthouse.
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One of the most touristic spots in the region is the Plaza Real de San Carlos, also known as Plaza de Toros. It was declared a National Historical Monument and inaugurated in 1910. Bullfights were held for two years, until they were banned in Uruguay. It was closed for a long time due to the danger of collapse. It was reopened on December 9, 2021, 111 years after its first opening. At present it functions as a convention center, cultural and sporting events, and has a restaurant, a museum and a convention hall. It receives daily guided tours during the day and at night and is one of the main entertainment centers in Cologne, which has a capacity of 2,500 spectators in the stands and more than 2,000 in the arena.
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Among the attractions of the region, La Vigna stands out, a countryside refuge that offers tranquility, homemade delicacies and bucolic landscapes. This place invites you to relax and enjoy a balanced mix between the agrarian architecture of European immigrants and the refined exotic avant-garde interior design. With 35 hectares free of pesticides, La Vigna grows good, clean and fair food. In addition to events, it has a country inn for those who wish to spend the night. In its facilities, huge wheels of aged cheese, pasta filata, proteolytic lactic fermentations, and more than twenty types of signature cheeses are produced.
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